MHS Announcements – September 1, 2016

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Go Muskies – Good luck to all of our students in athletic / activity competitions this week!!

Homecoming Dance Guest Information – Guest forms are now available from Mrs. Chatfield in the Assistant Principal’s office, room 160. Guests must be in grades 9-12, or previously graduated and under the age of 20. Guest forms must be turned in before September 28th. Please get yours earlytoavoid delays when purchasing tickets.

Senior Pictures for the Yearbook – Due November 18, 2016 & ADs for Grads Info — See attached for more details. (This info has been emailed to all Class of 2020 parents and is being mailed as well.)Senior Yearbook Pictures & Ads for Grads Info

Invitation from the Muscatine Civic Chorale. The Chorale’s first rehearsal is at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 6 at Muscatine Community College. We will be learning Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria” and preparing well-known choruses from Handel’s “Messiah” for our December 9th, 2016 concert.Muscatine Civic Chorale

The Disc Golf Club is starting back up — this is year #2! The first meeting/practice will be Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 4-5:30 pm at the on-campus disc golf course behind the football field. You do not need your own disc golf discs. Discs will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Harmon atscott.harmon@mcsdonline.org

Good morning, MHS! Mr. Johnson is starting an Aquarium Club for high school students. If you are interested, attend an informational meeting during lunch after freshman enrichment on Friday, Sept. 2nd. Details including requirements, goals, and obligations will be discussed. The meeting will take place in Mr. Johnson’s room, Room 148.

For Students Interested in Marine Biology and Conservation Research – Study tropical rainforests and dive coral reefs on a research expedition to Honduras, Summer 2017! 2 Week Expedition, June 2017 including Full PADI Open Water Dive Training, Reef Ecology, Bird Point Counts, Mist Net Sampling, Small Mammal Surveys, Invertebrate Surveys. Student iInformation sessions will be held in Mrs. Coffman’s room 138 on:
Wed., Sept. 7 at 8 AM and 3:30 PM, Wed., Sept. 14 at 8 AM and 3:30 PM, and Wed., Sept. 21 at 8 AM and 3:30 PM

Muscatine High School’s Official Activities Website has launched! Sport Schedules & Rosters, Club information, and more! Check it out at:

LifeTouch student & staff photos will be taken Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 7 – 11 am in the Commons Foyer. If you did not have your picture taken on Aug. 12, you will need to stop by and get your picture taken. The photo is used for your Student ID and for the yearbook.

The Teen Library Committee will have their first meeting of the year Wednesday, August 31st during the second half of lunch in Mrs. Keltner’s office (in the library, right next to the tech office). Everyone is welcome to attend — bring your lunch and a friend! Email questions to Mrs. Keltner at: jen.keltner@mcsdonline.org

Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) – Golden Circle College and Career Fair, Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Iowa Events Center – HyVee Hall, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA. Largest college & career fair in the State of Iowa, bringing the greatest variety of colleges and universities from across Iowa, and the nation. The fair is sponsored by ACT, Inc, The Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Hy-vee. There will be a career feature that will have 16 Career Clusters represented by Iowa Businesses, enabling students grades 9-12, to discuss prospective career pathways with the leaders in those fields.

Support Muskie Football with a Muskie Football T-Shirt for $10. On sale in Student Services. Checks accepted — MHS Football Club.

Student IDs are being distributed in front of STUDENT SERVICES for those students that had their picture taken on Aug. 12. Please tell the Student Council members your last name and grade. This will speed up the process. Also, If you purchased an ACTIVITY PASS, it is indicated on the card. When attending an event, please show your ID card for regular athletic events and specified concerts and drama events.

Activity Pass – A list of those that purchased ACTIVITY PASSES will be available at all events until Student IDs are handed out. Give your name at the ticket booth or table and they will check the list to see if you purchased a pass.

Model UN: If you missed the Model UN meeting this morning but are interested if finding out more about Model UN, please stop in and see Ms. Hansen.

LifeTouch student & staff photos will be taken Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 7 – 11 am in the Commons Foyer. If you did not have your picture taken on Aug. 12, you will need to stop by and get your picture taken. The photo is used for your Student ID and for the yearbook.

S.O.A.P. (Students of Active Prayer) is a student-led group that meets on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 pm for prayer and encouragement. All interested students are welcome!! We will meet this week, Sept. 1st, at 2702 Surrey Court. If you need a ride, or have any questions, contactSarah Solt, Sydney Roeth, Alyssa Scholz, or Mrs. Paulsen (in room 201).

Key Club will have their first meeting of the year this Friday, September 2nd at 7:30am in the Commons. Join us and find out what Key Club is all about. Previous member please make sure to be there. Donuts and lots of fun are involved!

Class of 2020 – Wear your purple NEW MUSKIE DAY t-shirt to the football game vs. Iowa City West o Friday night, Sept. 2 and get in FREE!

NO SCHOOL on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day! Have a great long weekend!

Anyone interested in playing high school baseball is encouraged to attend a brief meeting in Coach Josupait’s room (AA14) on Wednesday, September 7th at 8am. If you have any questions, contact Coach Josupait or Coach Colón.

Looking for a safe atmosphere to share your thoughts and ideas regarding a variety of topics? Then All Kinds Of People Jr. (AKOP Jr.) is the club for you to join! Formerly we were known as the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), but after reading the mission statement, it was decided we needed a more all-encompassing name. This club is student-run in a high school or middle school that brings together students to support each other, provide a safe place to socialize, and create a platform to fight for racial, gender, LGBTQ, and economic justice. If this sounds interesting to you please come to Mrs. Walker’s classroom (Room 130 in the Science Hall) Wednesday, September 14th at 3:45 pm. There will be snacks and drinks provided for this first meeting of the year.

Muskie Booster Club Adult Activity Punch Card – If you would like to purchase an Adult Activity Punch Card you can purchase them by sending in the attached order form. This is good for 10 admissions into athletic events, specified band/vocal concerts, and specified drama events.Adult Activity Punch Card

Seniors & Parents of Seniors – This year brings a new change to filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Sallie Mae has created the attached information sheet to assist you.FASFA Info

MUSKIE 5K RUN/WALK at Weed Park (by the lagoon) Muscatine, Iowa on Monday, September 5, 2016. Start Time – 8:00 AM. Course: The Weed Park trail; out and back; flat and fast. Entry Fee: $15 through September 1st. $20 late registration. T-shirt included. Register early; every effort will be made to honor your request, but cannot be guaranteed. Registration forms available athttp://www.machlink.com/~muscatinerunningclub/index_files/calendar.htmMake checks payable to Muscatine Boys Cross Country and mail along with completed entry form(s) to: Muscatine High School Attn: Chris Foxen 2705 Cedar St. Muscatine, IA 52761 Awards: Awards to the first place male and female in the 5K run. Medals to the first 3 finishers in each age category. Registration: 7:00-7:45 A.M. at Weed Park shelter (by the lagoon).

Students: If you find yourself in a bind and in need of some school clothes, school supplies, hygiene products or food email alison.anson@mcsdonline.org and you will be set up with what you need. You’re welcome to go to any of the guidance counselors or their secretaries to access the school supplies as well. The school pantry is called the Muskie Locker and all supplies are free of charge!

For information MHS Student policies, such as Dress Code, Tardies/Absences, etc., please refer to the MHS Student Handbook. The MHS Student Handbook is in a bookmark folder in the toolbar of your Chromebook web browser called “MCSD”. The link to the student handbook is in that folder. The MHS Student Handbook is also available on the MHS Website under the “For Parents and Students” folder.

The Volleyball team is looking for student managers that are willing to volunteer their time to assist the program. Coach Martin is looking for 3 individuals, 2 to help with the varsity and 1 to help with the Sophomore squads, if interested please contact Coach Martin during practice times in the gym (4-6pm) or just leave your information with the Athletic Department.

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

Peer Tutoring is a program for students that has students help students in math and science. We are currently in need of tutors for the program. To be a tutor you must have taken/be taking the subject that you want to help in and must have an A in the class. If you are interested please email either Evan Colony atcolonyee@mcsdonline.org or Ms. Hirschfeld at betsy.hirschfeld@mcsdonline.org. If you decide to tutor you will receive Silver Cord hours.

The West Middle School Homework Club is looking for high school students to tutor/buddy up withsixth-gradestudents to help them with their homework, practice reading aloud, etc. The Homework Club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm-5 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amy Matteson at WMS – amy.matteson@mcsdonline.org.